Glendale, CA
Established Hair Salon in Prime Montrose Location This well-established hair salon presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to acquire a profitable business in the heart of...
$50,000
Glendale, CA
$50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$2,650,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$550,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$349,000
Murrieta, CA
$109,000
Simi Valley, CA
$899,000
Modesto, CA
$100,000
Alameda County, CA
$349,999
San Joaquin County, CA
$330,999
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Murphys, CA
$150,000
Alameda, CA
$15,000
Antioch, CA
$2,400,000
$1,100,000
San Francisco, CA
West Covina, CA
$20,000
Camarillo, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $250,000
Yusef Mijalli
Gentile Real Estate
Serving Fresno County, CA
At Gentile Commercial, we specialize in facilitating seamless business transactions for buyers and sellers. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuation, and negotiation, our team is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs transition smoothly, whether buying their first business or selling an established enterprise. We prioritize integrity, confidentiality, and personalized service to ensure each deal is tailored to meet the unique goals of our clients. From small businesses to larger enterprises, we guide our clients every step of the way, maximizing value and ensuring a successful outcome. Your business journey deserves expert support—let us be your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of buying or selling a business.
Redding, CA
$179,500
Elk Grove, CA
$2,000,000
Sunnyvale, CA
$330,000
California
$5,000,000
Rancho Cordova, CA
$165,000
Chino, CA
$595,000
Hollister, CA
$1,000,000
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Riverside County, CA
$395,900
Trabuco Canyon, CA
$349,000
Santa Clarita, CA
$100,000
Anaheim, CA
$170,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$299,000
Glendale, CA
$59,000
Hayward, CA
$1,250,000
Boise, CA
$600,000
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
Spokane, CA
$1,200,000
Spokane, CA
$550,000
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario, CA
$2,850,000
San Jose, CA
$12,000,000
Marina Del Rey, CA
$3,300,000
Orange County, CA
$52,000
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
Patrick Totah
Restaurant Realty Company
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Restaurant Realty Company was founded by Steven D. Zimmerman in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Since inception the company has developed into the largest California restaurant brokerage specializing in sales, acquisitions and leasing of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and related commercial buildings with local representation in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego markets. Restaurant Realty’s brokers and agents are well versed in conducting deals with independent restaurant owners, landlords, buyers, and lessees of businesses and real estate, as well as larger ownership groups and buyers of multi-unit operations, franchises and chains. Restaurant Realty’s current brokers and agents have had great success completing transactions with over 3,200 clients, selling/leasing over 1,600 restaurant, bar and/or nightclub businesses, nearly 75 related commercial buildings sold, representing over 3 Million square feet of commercial space leased and over 7,500 valuations completed.
California
$1,500,000
San Mateo County, CA
$350,000
Fullerton, CA
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$9,995,000
West Covina, CA
$269,000
Indio, CA
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Templeton, CA
$2,150,000
San Diego County, CA
$535,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
Profit Margin |
23% |
Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.